# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062070060` · 07/14/2006 · Rilite Aggregate 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rilite Incorporated
- **Operator:** Rilite Aggregate 
- **Mine:** [2600434](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600434)
## Narrative

Mechanic, after repairing /replacing screens on screen deck at old plant, had his finger (right pinky) push thru screen. Finger hit screen deck assembly and was broken. Emergency room visit was required where finger was isolated & splinted. On 7-20 surgery was performed on finger.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*